Program Officer

Location: Borno State, Nigeria
 Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Program Officer will support the design, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all program activities. The role involves high-level stakeholder engagement, technical guidance, team supervision, documentation, and leading community-based interventions—especially related to Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Implementation

• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs), training agendas, and program materials.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality program activities aligned with strategic goals.

• Coordinate annual work-plans and review their alignment with organization and donor goals.

• Conduct regular field visits and coordinate stakeholder meetings.

Technical & Community Engagement

• Lead GBV awareness campaigns and stakeholder dialogues (elders, youth, women, men).

• Support national guideline dissemination on life-saving protocols.

• Organize and supervise trainings for TOTs, community volunteers, psychosocial counselors, and local government staff.

• Strengthen community-led protection networks and GBV referral systems.

Monitoring, Reporting & Evaluation

• Work with the M&E team to track project progress and impact.

• Submit weekly, monthly, and annual reports.

• Identify and address project implementation bottlenecks.

• Lead the development and distribution of IEC/BCC materials related to GBV.

Team Management & Coordination

• Supervise field teams, evaluate performance, and ensure accountability.

• Manage project resources and ensure proper use of equipment.

• Engage with government officials and partners during coordination meetings.

Advocacy & Partnership Development

• Liaise with relevant ministries (Health, Education, Youth, Women Affairs).

• Build strategic partnerships and networks for resource mobilization and sustainability.

• Ensure integration of GBV priorities into partner programs.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

Professional Competencies

• Results-based program development and management

• Strong advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills

• Innovation and strategic thinking

• Resource mobilization experience

Core Values & Behaviors

• Integrity and commitment to humanitarian principles

• Effective communication and teamwork

• Decision-making and accountability

• Continuous learning and knowledge sharing

• Respect for diversity and gender sensitivity

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